Detailed description

This Tibetan headdress was made in Zanskar and dates to the 19th century. Perak headdress is worn by Tibetan women. This particular piece consists of a piece of felt and fabric, adorned with countless smaller and larger turquoises. The colour spectrum ranges from light blue to dark green; there is a small ornamental ‘gau’ – a trinket made of partially gilded silver. It was used to store personal items or lucky charms.

Tibetan jewellery has a decorative as well as a symbolic function; silver is supposed to protect the wearer from evil, turquoises protect the psyche and the soul. The jewellery demonstrates the wearer’s regional background and social position. Jewellery was often used a symbol of rank for high officials, ministers and dignitaries. Tibetan culture sees the head as focal point of consciousness and the seat of the soul. It is thus the point of possibility for enlightenment – this is why Tibetan jewellery comes mostly in the form of protective headdress.

The Perak headdress is in good condition with age-related signs of wear; partial soiling on the side; the fabric shows wear and discolouration. The piece measures 75 cm x 30 cm.

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Perak Headdress with Silver Trinket, Tibet, 19th C

Catalogue number 34

Starting Bid
€ 1,000.00

Estimated value
€ 2,000.00

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